Lead Pharmacy Technician - Operations & Mentorship

JobRx, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Health System is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care across designated areas, mentor staff, and develop policies to optimize workflow. You will coordinate daily activities with pharmacists and leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient-focused service.

The role requires extensive experience, leadership ability, and expertise in medication preparation, distribution, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Operation Specialist.
• Demonstrated leadership in current position.
• Competency in policy creation, training materials, and operational workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders with accurate labeling, counting, and packaging.
• Support medication distribution including controlled substances per regulations.
• Coordinate workflow, develop tools and policies to improve efficiency and readiness.
• Lead training for Pharmacy Technicians and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure secure storage and proper documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Process pharmacy sales transactions and maintain pharmacy computer systems.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Job description

UPMC Health System is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care across designated areas, mentor staff, and develop policies to optimize workflow. You will coordinate daily activities with pharmacists and leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient-focused service.

The role requires extensive experience, leadership ability, and expertise in medication preparation, distribution, and documentation.